At a glance
Taipei Kuei Shan School, known as KSS, was founded in 1963 as a small private school and was conceived as an experiment in education in Taiwan. It sits in Beitou District in the north of the city and is a Protestant Christian school and a member of the Association of Christian Schools International. In 2002 it launched a Chinese and English dual language immersion programme, and it has since been authorised as an International Baccalaureate World School for the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma programmes, giving it a full IB continuum. For the wider market and how the city compares on curriculum and cost, start with our guide to international schools in Taipei.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | International Baccalaureate PYP, MYP and DP; Chinese and English dual language; Christian ethos |
| Stages | Early years through Grade 12 |
| Founded | 1963 |
| Accreditation | IB World School; member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI); Taipei City Department of Education |
| Fee band | Mid (see the Taipei landscape) |
| Campus area | Beitou District, Taipei |
Curriculum and academics
Kuei Shan offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum, from the Primary Years Programme through the Middle Years Programme to the Diploma Programme in the final two years, all delivered with a Chinese and English dual language approach. That makes it one of the schools in Taipei where children can follow the inquiry led IB framework while building genuine bilingual literacy, and its Christian ethos threads values and pastoral care through daily life. Because it is an IB school rather than an American diploma school, families weighing Advanced Placement pathways should note the difference in assessment and university signalling. We describe the programme in the school own terms and do not publish examination figures we cannot verify, so ask the school directly for recent Diploma results.
Taipei Kuei Shan School fees
Taipei Kuei Shan School sits in the mid band for the city, below the premium foreign run campuses that charge the highest tuition in Taipei. Tuition rises by stage and the full cost of a place is more than tuition alone. We do not print a headline number here because rates are revised each year and the school issues the current schedule to applicants. Beyond tuition, budget for a registration fee, a deposit and optional transport, and confirm which charges apply to your child grade. To weigh Kuei Shan against other Taipei schools on cost and curriculum, use the Taipei fees guide or the comparison tool below.
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Admissions
The main intake is for the August start of the academic year, with places in other grades where space allows. Families relocating to Taipei should apply early, since a full IB continuum with a bilingual approach is in steady demand. Assessment is age appropriate for the youngest children and looks at English and Chinese levels and prior learning for older applicants, so that pupils can access the dual language programme. As a Christian school, admissions staff will also explain the school ethos and community life. The school confirms the documents it requires, including transfer papers and residency information, during the application.
Location and who goes there
The campus sits in Beitou District in the north of Taipei, a green and residential area known for its hot springs and served by the city metro, which makes the commute manageable from much of the northern city. Kuei Shan draws Christian and internationally minded Taiwanese families, returning overseas Taiwanese and expatriate households who want an IB education with real bilingual depth. The right school in Taipei usually comes down to the curriculum and ethos you want, the fee band you can sustain and the commute, so it is worth visiting in person and comparing a shortlist before you decide. For the wider picture of where families settle and how the schools compare, return to the Taipei city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Taipei Kuei Shan School fees?
Kuei Shan sits in the mid band for Taipei, below the premium foreign run campuses, and tuition rises by stage. The school issues the current schedule to applicants, so budget separately for a registration fee, a deposit and optional transport, and ask the school for the latest rates as they are revised each year.
Is Taipei Kuei Shan School a good school?
Kuei Shan is a long established Christian school and an International Baccalaureate World School offering the full PYP, MYP and DP continuum with a Chinese and English dual language approach. Whether it suits your child depends on whether you want an IB and bilingual route in a faith based setting, the budget you can sustain and the commute to Beitou.
What curriculum does Taipei Kuei Shan School follow?
Kuei Shan follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma programmes with a Chinese and English dual language approach and a Christian ethos. It is an IB school rather than an American diploma school, so families set on Advanced Placement should weigh that difference.
When do Taipei Kuei Shan School applications open?
The main intake is for the August start of the academic year, with mid year entry where space exists. Apply early because the bilingual IB continuum is in demand, and expect assessment of English and Chinese levels alongside a review of records.
Where is Taipei Kuei Shan School located?
The school is in Beitou District in the north of Taipei, a green residential area served by the city metro.
